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Rhode Island retailer flouts marijuana advertising ban with billboards

Mother Earth Wellness in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is challenging state regulations that allow out-of-state retailers more advertising rights.

News May 22
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Cannabis rebrands aim to differentiate retail, not alienate shoppers

A push toward familiarity and comfort is in - while the reincarnation of the Apple Store for cannabis…

News May 17
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US marijuana concentrates sales aided by simpler, cheaper consumption devices

US marijuana concentrate sales are climbing as manufacturers roll out simpler and cheaper consumption devices.

News May 16
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Are you an early bird? Registration is open for MJBizCon 2023

Registration for MJBizCon, the world’s biggest B2B conference for the cannabis industry, is now open.

News May 12
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NBA clarifies that players cannot promote cannabis, but they can invest

The National Basketball Association’s new collective bargaining agreement does not allow current players to promote cannabis brands, the…

News May 5
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Twitter further eases US cannabis advertising rules, adds new markets

Twitter is further loosening its limits on cannabis industry advertising, letting vetted, state-legal businesses show packaged marijuana products…

News April 27
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Cannabis company Cookies faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks, personal enrichment

Cookies, among the most well-known American cannabis operators, is accused in separate lawsuits filed by current investors and…

News April 27
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Chicago Cubs become first Major League Baseball team with CBD sponsorship

The Chicago Cubs signed a deal with Mynd Drinks to become the team’s official CBD partner.

News April 10
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NBA to allow players to promote, invest in and consume cannabis

A groundbreaking bargaining agreement between the National Basketball Association and its players association would allow players to invest…

News April 3
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Vermont cannabis grower fined $20K for Instagram post of out-of-state delivery

A cannabis grower in Vermont was fined $20,000 for delivering marijuana to an unlicensed MJ store in New…

News March 29
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